For many people, the most dreaded aspect of searching for new property sales in Jacksonville and perusing Florida foreclosures is the looming threat of packing up all of your earthly belongings and putting it on the moving truck. Every day people pay hundreds of dollars to experienced movers to do the task for them so they don’t need to figure out how to dismantle their king size bed or get their wrap-around sofa out of the tiny door way and across the front lawn.
Moving is tough to do, but it is an integral aspect of the property sales process. Whether you are moving from one rental property management program to another or are finally making the leap from a rental property to a property sale or foreclosure, physically moving is something you are going to have to face.
Luckily enough there are a few essential tips you can follow to reduce the hassle associated with your next move. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
1. Pack everything first. There is nothing worse than letting moving day arrive only to still be taping up boxes and wrapping glass items in paper. When it is time to put boxes on the truck everything should be ready to go.
2. Label everything. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to you to learn that when they are taped up boxes all look the same. Use a sharpie to your advantage and do as much labeling as you can. Label boxes by the room they go in, what they contain and if they hold fragile material make that bold and clear.
3. There is such a thing as free boxes. Avoid using makeshift packing materials like trash bags and grocery bags by finding as many boxes as you can. While moving stores sell sturdy boxes, you can find plenty of boxes for free by stopping by your local liquor or grocery store. Call ahead and ask when the best time is to pick up boxes. Most stores are happy to give them away as it saves their employees the hassle of breaking them down and throwing them out.
4. Pack what you need to use now first. A lot of people leave what they think they’ll need right away for last, but in the end the items that you are going to need to use today (think: toiletries, underwear, pants, shoes…) end up being thrown in with the items you never use and don’t know what else to do with. Do yourself a favor and pack what you need now in an overnight bag and keep it off to the side. This will make finding what you need during the move much easier.
What other tips do you have for moving without the hassle? Remember, finding the property sale is just the first step. Getting there with all of your belongings is sometimes the hardest part!
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